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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
2
The Morning Post praises American expeditionary forces for decisive deeds on the western front. It notes rapid adaptation to modern warfare and the impressive performance of General Pershing's troops, saying their ten days of fighting were neither least honorable nor least onerous.
Reports from Lippe Detmold say a renounced son declares a new republic in Germanic Austria as Austrian fronts retreat. Soldiers returning from Italy abandon ranks loot and set fires across regions, while plans to crush the revolution circulate in Berlin.
Fire broke out at the Lubhearing company plant in downtown Pittsburgh this morning, spreading to adjacent buildings. Firemen were overwhelmed, three bands burned, occupants unharmed, and losses were about 146,000 dollars.
The steel committee of the American Iron and Steel Institute met the War Industries Board to assess the steel situation as the nation shifts to a peace basis. Steel Administrator Replogle has received estimates from France and Italy of steel required for rebuilding, signaling the scale of postwar demand.
Dispatches from London and Paris indicate the German crown prince may have been killed by frontier guards while attempting to enter Holland. Other reports note abdication of Emperor Charles and rising Bolshevik influence as Germany seeks an immediate peace conference and Allied control of Rhineland.
In Phoenix area politics, Fred T Colter faces decisions on whether to contest the governor race amid claims of ballot irregularities in Tucson. University officials and party leaders discuss potential legal action and strategic implications of the uproar following Tom Campbell's defeat.
Premier Clemenceau told the chamber that Germany waited until the last minute and, exhausted, was forced to capitulate. He stated France would aid Germany in the first house of aid, adding that France does not wage war against humanity but for humanity.
The government intervened to curb speculation in the cotton market. At the open, prices fell 120 to 199 points, about $9.50 per bale from yesterday’s close, and trading remained feverish and unsettled.
Heavy shocks hit Sunday in the provinces of Florence and Forli causing property damage and loss of life. The tremors were felt across the region on the eve of Monday and raised concerns over aftershocks and rescue efforts.
At the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues session the outlook for 1919 appears hazy with no concerted action on schedules. Members say each league will settle its own difficulties and no sweeping actions will be taken.
The Tucson influenza outbreak delays reopening of theaters churches and schools. City health officer Dr Meade Cione cites seven state health board prerequisites and notes average daily cases around eight as physicians report slowly. Hospitals are not overtaxed though more nurses are needed. Emanuel Drachman protests special sales by Broadway Theater vice president.
In London on November 14 a new loan of 060 600 pounds sterling was set for discussion in the House of Commons. Officials advised against reducing government money allocations amid currency and financial concerns.
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